Research consistently demonstrates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s (DEI) beneficial impact on organizational performance and culture. For instance, inclusive teams are more likely to meet financial targets and exhibit high performance, innovation, and agility, leading to superior business outcomes.
Workers value organizations that prioritize DEI, correlating with higher employee satisfaction and retention.
Despite the evidence, the pushback against workplace inclusion efforts is indisputable. One in three DEI professionals lost their roles over a one-year period in 2022 and the rate of DEI shrinkage continued through 2023, with many businesses cutting costs at DEI’s expense.
